Spain has entered a three-day mourning period following a serious train incident in the south of the country, as reported by the Kazinform agency, citing Euronews.
Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announced the start of a nationwide mourning after the collision of two high-speed trains.
He visited the scene of the incident in the municipality of Adamus, located in the province of Córdoba, along with Transport Minister Óscar Puente and the head of the Andalusian government, Juanma Moreno. As a result of the accident, the death toll reached 41 people.
At this time, the causes of the disaster remain unclear.
Sánchez emphasized that "we will find out the truth and do so openly," adding that the investigation will require time and the efforts of experts.
He characterized the event as "a day of pain for the entire nation," expressed condolences to the families of the deceased, and wished a speedy recovery to the injured. The Prime Minister also promised that the state would provide the necessary assistance to all affected by the tragedy.
Carlos Bertumeu, head of the railway company Iryo, reported that the train involved in the accident had been in operation for less than three years and was equipped with modern safety systems, having passed all required technical inspections. He expressed readiness to cooperate with the investigation and provide the necessary resources to assist the authorities and the victims.
The incident occurred on the evening of January 18, when a train operated by a private company, traveling the Malaga-Madrid route, derailed and entered the adjacent track, where it collided with a train heading from Madrid to Huelva. Both trains had about 400 passengers on board.
